as in abandon
carefree freedom from constraint
he approaches his medical duties with a lightheartedness that some patients find disturbing
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lightheartedness
Noun
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One such image, Labour Ward (2012), is a consideration of three female figures, lying on their sides, in various degrees of painful abandon.—
Emmanuel Iduma,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025 -
Despite often being the shortest player on the court, the 5-foot-11, 175-pound senior plays with reckless abandon.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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The yelling is absolutely inexcusable and will indeed continue this, causing more harm and feelings of abandonment.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Eliminating the growing risk of cart abandonment is crucial for businesses to reach their short and long-term goals.—
Asaf Darash,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Johnson and Blunt brought Scorsese and DiCaprio the initial concept for the film, which was met with immediate enthusiasm.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Recent developments in the quantum computing sector have contributed to broader market enthusiasm.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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This might mean finishing grad school, traveling the world, focusing on a creative passion or just enjoying the spontaneity that comes with not having to answer to anyone else.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The machine of the long-running program doesn’t lend itself to spontaneity; any participation from the crowd is typically scripted.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Gobi and Masterpiece jackets is a balance of warmth and mobility, while the Cloud jacket and Anya puffer provide lightweight options for active lifestyles.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The warmth between the three leads is believable and although the tendency to have Lane, Bomer and Graham break into choreographed song and dance routines for episodic climaxes quickly feels lazy, a cold open homage to Chicago produced my biggest laugh of the 10-episode season.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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Community surveys identified the kitchen, which can be leased, as a priority for a neighborhood with a growing refugee and immigrant population and some entrepreneurial zeal.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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Shotwell, who’s become a billionaire thanks to investors’ zeal for the company, believes Starship will take the company’s valuation higher still.—
Jeremy Bogaisky,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Their booth was a stunning celebration of Italian spirit, exuding elegance, creativity and a deep connection to the brand’s Roman heritage.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
14 Apr. 2025
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The departures of Kuzma and Valančiūnas, as well as the additions of Middleton and Smart, set the stage for the Wizards to dramatically improve their ball movement and overall spirit.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Lightheartedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lightheartedness. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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